Chapter 10 I didnt feel any pain when I left that place . He stopped chasing after me , and honestly , I preferred it that way . Id make it back home on my own . Walking alone through the streets , I wrapped my arms around myself , trying to ward off the uneasy feeling creeping up my spine . Suddenly , the atmosphere shifted . I froze , glancing around . Theres someone … Sage murmured . in my head , her tone cautious . I scanned my surroundings , tense and ready , but as I stepped back , I bumped into someone behind me . I gasped , spinning around , my heart stopping at the sight of him . Darian Lloyd Ashbane . The Stormhood s most powerful ally and the youngest , most influential Lord of the 85 12:38 1/7 Chapter 10 Howlers Pack . An Alpha whose name carried weight across every pack , including mine . Darian , I whispered under my breath . His piercing gaze swept over me , curious but guarded . Then , recognition flickered in his eyes not for who I truly was , but for the role I played . The Luna of the Crimson Moon Pack , he said , his deep voice laced with authority . I tensed . He didnt know who I really was , and Id keep it that way . What are you doing here ? I asked , my tone colder than intended . He smirked , a cocky glint in his eyes . Your pack requested an alliance with mine , he said casually , as if it didnt matter . But it stung a reminder of the pack that wasnt truly mine . Kinda desperate and pathetic . 1299 217 Chapter 10 Oh , right , he added with a chuckle . You re their Luna , arent you ? I bit my tongue , resisting the urge to correct him . He didnt need to know the truth . I was just heading back home , I said quickly , hoping to end the conversation . But Darian wasnt so easily dismissed . His gaze sharpened as he stepped closer . I need you to come with me , he said , his tone leaving no room for argument . Ive been trying to find the meeting place , and Im sure you know where they are . What ? No- I began , but he cut me off . You re their Luna , he said mockingly , and theyre desperate for my alliance . You re in the best position to lead me to them . I bristled , his arrogant tone grating on my nerves . Darian was undeniably handsome . 85 12:38 SL 317 Chapter 10 and powerful , but his charm was overshadowed by his infuriating smugness . Darian tilted his head , his smirk growing as he took a step closer . What s with the hostility , Luna ? Shouldnt you be rolling out the red carpet or something ? After all , Im here to save your pack from … whatever hopeless situation they ve landed themselves in . I don t need to lead you anywhere , I said firmly , taking a step back . But it was pointless he closed the gap between us effortlessly , towering me with that maddening confidence of his . Over Oh , come on . He leaned in slightly , his voice dropping to a teasing murmur . Dont make this harder than it has to be . Im not asking you to do much . Just take me to them … or do you prefer to keep me all to yourself ? My jaw tightened , but I didnt rise to the bait . I dont care what you think , Darian . Im not your guide , and Im 85 %%% 12:08 4/7 Chapter 10 certainly not your- Not my what ? he interrupted , his grin widening as he folded his arms across his chest . You re not my Luna ? My savior ? My damsel in distress ? I glared at him , heat rushing to my face . None of the above . He chuckled , biting his lip , his gaze lingering on me . Too bad you re already someone else s Luna , he said with a sly smile . Then , his voice dropped to something more serious , his eyes locking with mine . But Im not afraid of defying Lucian Winterpelt . You and I both know you hold more influence than he ever could . If I wanted , I could take you away from him without a second thought . His words hung in the air like a challenge , daring me to respond . Instead , I kept walking , feeling his presence beside me as we approached the restaurant . Were here , I said softly , pausing at 5/7 Chapter 10 the door . As soon as we stepped inside , the conversation died . All eyes turned to us , wide with surprise and disbelief . I told you shed come back , Luna Jade said with a mocking smirk , her voice dripping with contempt . But then her gaze shifted , and her expression froze . But shes with … Darian Lloyd Ashbane !? Her tone turned sharp , almost panicked . Lucians head snapped up , his brows furrowing as he took in the sight of us . His jaw tightened , his eyes flashing with anger . What are you doing with her , Alpha Darian ? Mr. Winterpelt demanded , his voice a mix of disbelief and frustration . Sit already ! Darian only smirked , unfazed by the tension in the room , his confidence radiating like an aura . I didnt miss the way Lucians fists clenched at his sides , his fury barely contained . 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